This position is in the Division of Intramural Research Programs (IRP) at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The IRP plans and conducts basic, clinical, and translational research to advance understanding of the diagnosis, causes, treatment, and prevention of psychiatric disorders.

Duties

Design and develop scientific software applications and/or hardware. Participate in establishing system design characteristics to meet the requirements. Apply the techniques of parallel computing to computationally intensive tasks that are encountered in biomedical applications. Prepare software documentation and technical reports related to assigned projects. Serve as a technical consultant for the NIH scientists in the area of scientific computing and associated automation technology.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires Education, please submit a copy of your transcript with your application.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Computer Scientist, GS-1550 position, you must have: A. successfully completed a full-four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree in Computer Science; OR B. successfully completed a full- four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours included a combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. In addition, in order to qualify for a Computer Scientist, GS-1550 position at the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: designing and modifying software applications to help solve scientific computing problems; designing and conducting tests of software function and performance in the areas of graphics, modeling and simulation, and distributed file systems; writing technical reports and recommending changes or improvements to enhance system performance; and serving as a technical consultant for scientists in the area of scientific computing and associated automation technology. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12519290

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Joseph Dold
• Phone: 301-402-5026
• Email: [email protected]